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Ryan Companion Robot

serviceprototypeby University of Denver

A socially assistive companion robot developed at the University of Denver by Professor Mohammad Mahoor's lab, designed to help elderly individuals with…

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Manufacturer
University of Denver
Form factor
service
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ryan Companion Robot, a service by University of Denver (prototype): 1 verified deployment on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

A socially assistive companion robot developed at the University of Denver by Professor Mohammad Mahoor's lab, designed to help elderly individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia through cognitive games, conversation, and emotional engagement. Ryan has been piloted at Kavod Senior Living in Denver and was showcased at DU's AI Try-A-Thon.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
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Key facts

Form Factor

service

Maturity

prototype

Social companion robot (primary University of Denver)

The University of Denver describes Ryan as a companion robot designed to support older adults with dementia and social isolation (Companion robot helping patients with Alzheimer's)

Emotion-aware interaction research (primary University of Denver)

University of Denver coverage describes research using Ryan to recognize human emotions and facilitate meaningful social interactions (DU Research Advances Robotics)

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Ryan Companion Robot. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (1)

  • Ryan Companion Robot at Denver, Colorado, USApilot

    Ryan companion robot piloted at Kavod Senior Living facility in Denver, assisting elderly residents with Alzheimer's and dementia through cognitive games and social interaction.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Ryan Companion Robot.

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Sources (2)

  1. DU Research Advances Robotics · https://www.du.edu/news/du-research-advances-robotics
  2. https://www.du.edu/news/companion-robot-helping-patients-alzheimers

Common questions

What is Ryan Companion Robot?
A socially assistive companion robot developed at the University of Denver by Professor Mohammad Mahoor's lab, designed to help elderly individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia through cognitive games, conversation, and emotional engagement. Ryan has been piloted at Kavod Senior Living in Denver and was showcased at DU's AI Try-A-Thon.
How much does Ryan Companion Robot cost?
Ryan Companion Robot's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Ryan Companion Robot from University of Denver. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Ryan Companion Robot actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Ryan Companion Robot is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Ryan Companion Robot?
Ryan Companion Robot is made by University of Denver, based in Denver, Colorado, USA, founded in 1864.
Where is Ryan Companion Robot deployed?
1 verified deployment of Ryan Companion Robot is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Denver, Colorado, USA.
Can you buy Ryan Companion Robot?
Ryan Companion Robot is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Ryan Companion Robot?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable service robots to Ryan Companion Robot include Tally, Locus Origin, Moxi, Mirokai.
How does Ryan Companion Robot compare to Tally?
Ryan Companion Robot and Tally (Simbe Robotics · 16 deployments) are both service robots on the DEPLOY registry. Ryan Companion Robot has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Ryan Companion Robot a top service?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Ryan Companion Robot ranks in roughly the top 44% of service models tracked by the registry.
What is Ryan Companion Robot's maturity stage?
Ryan Companion Robot is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Is Ryan Companion Robot safe?
Ryan Companion Robot has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: service

Sources by quality tier

2
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